Living with four dogs and a cat in the Pacific Northwest means we live with pet odors and hair. On top of that, we have environmental allergies. We clean our home daily and use air purifiers around the house. So, I tested four brands to determine the best air purifier...
“Research proves that the best way to feed our animals is from a flat surface. The patented MINE Pet Platter design encourages dogs and cats to unleash instinctive, healthier eating behaviors and engages their minds in a way that is both entertaining and...
I was introduced to Project Sudz a few months ago. The owner offered to send me a gift box of their products, but I decided to buy my own. I don’t say this to garner respect because my choice to buy products that I could get for free is strictly selfish. 1. When I...
This year, I outfitted my dogs with a Kurgo dog coat and sweater. I’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest my entire life, so the weather isn’t surprising to me. Despite the quote in Sleepless in Seattle, it doesn’t rain nine months out of the year here. However, it...
I love dog beds. I truly do. Whenever I'm in a pet store, I will eventually find my way to a wall of dog beds. When I'm at Costco, I find myself trying to justify why we need another dog bed. And when I'm at home, I have to listen to my better half tell me that we...
Have you heard of Seresto collars? They're flea and tick collars for dogs and sound like the perfect alternatives to the chemicals we put on our dogs. I was interested when I first learned about them but didn't bother looking further because my dogs didn't wear...
What are Healing Paw Balms? A healing paw balm is a solid-ish product (think vaseline consistency or a little thicker) that soothes dry, chapped, or cracked skin. I was introduced to them when Rodrigo used to lick his paws incessantly. And someone recommended Bag Balm...
Kimberly Gauthier (go-tea-ay) and Rodrigo
I'm a passionate writer in the Pacific Northwest who loves all things dogs. I share what I'm learning as I attempt to crack the code to longevity. Keep the Tail Wagging is a blog dedicated to the dog who inspired this journey: Rodrigo Gauthier - March 2010 - September 2023.
